General Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in a General Manager, Director-level, or comparable senior leadership position preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong background combining outside B2B sales experience with operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop, and achieve results through others.
• Proven ability to lead both the commercial and operational sides of a business while maintaining accountability for overall financial performance.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships across organizational boundaries, overcoming challenging cross-functional issues, and effectively leading and influencing others.
• Strong client-facing capabilities with the ability to work alongside sales leadership and sales representatives to support relationships and business growth.
• Capable of organizing and managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving business environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business documents and information.
• Ability to write procedures using original or innovative techniques or styles.
• Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to senior and executive management.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet software, order processing systems, project management software, and database software.
• Please learn more about Ernest by watching some of our Y outube videos:
• Newest Company Video with Keanu Reeves!
• Ernest is a nationwide company, but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage? Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers, that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers’ needs, even if we have to invent it!